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$1,948+ Cheap flights from Australia to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DSM
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Australia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:45 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops38h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:35 pm
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop42h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,948
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:25 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops44h 56m
Japan Airlines
Sun 8/1610:26 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops52h 19m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:30 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops24h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1611:23 am
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops29h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,065
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2310:55 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops25h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 5/273:01 pm
DSM
-
MEL
2 stops26h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$2,116
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/239:45 am
MEL
-
DSM
2 stops38h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 5/274:48 pm
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop21h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$2,166
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/121:35 pm
MEL
-
DSM
1 stop24h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 8/167:35 pm
DSM
-
MEL
1 stop42h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$2,167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:35 am
PER
-
DSM
2 stops44h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 9/67:35 pm
DSM
-
PER
2 stops50h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,239
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/910:45 pm
PER
-
DSM
2 stops55h 56m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/125:00 am
DSM
-
PER
2 stops47h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,264

Find flight deals from Australia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,948
(American Airlines)
From Australia to Des Moines
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

9:45 am-9:01 am

2 stops38h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

7:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 25m

$1,948

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

9:30 am-7:24 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

11:23 am-8:15 am

2 stops29h 52m

$2,065

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

10:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

3:01 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 14m

$2,116

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

9:45 am-9:11 am

2 stops38h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

4:48 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 12m

$2,166

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

1:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

7:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 25m

$2,167

PerthDes Moines

PER - DSM

PERDSM

Perth

Wed 9/2

10:35 am-6:17 pm

2 stops44h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

7:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops50h 40m

$2,239
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneDes Moines

MEL - DSM

MELDSM

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

1:35 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

4:48 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 12m

$2,376

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Deals found on 4/29

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Australia?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Des Moines?

    Departing from Australia to Des Moines will take you 24h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9365 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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